7 reasons you don't need to be a kid to love Halloween

Happy Halloween!

Published 17th Oct 2024

Halloween is nearly here and it's not just for kids! Whether it's taking the opportunity to dress up, watch scary movies, or just use it as an excuse to eat too many sweets, we love Halloween!

Check out some of the best reasons why you don't need to be a kid to enjoy Halloween on 31st October.

1) Elaborate pumpkin carving

Now we're old enough to be trusted with a knife we can carve out some crazy good designs!

2) Horror films

We can watch all the horror films we wanted to as a kid but weren't allowed to.

3) An excuse for fancy dress

Weeks are spent trying to find the most elaborate fancy dress, even if we end up just throwing a sheet on and going as a ghost!

4) Getting to eat all the treats without feeling guilty

It's Halloween of course we can eat all the treats!

5) Being able to have fun scaring people

You don't have to go out to scare people! You've got to admit, it is quite fun scaring your family, knowing they won't run away crying.

6) Dressing up your pets

We aren't sure they love it as much as you, but dressing up your dog in a Halloween fancy dress costume is quite popular these days. Check out the best Halloween pet outfits here.

7) Halloween party

What better way to celebrate Halloween than have an excuse for fancy dress?

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